Australia faces a political split over leadership and Referendums
The piece critiques Hughes and Irvine amid Labor and Nationalist tensions, arguing the second referendum was doomed and urging a decisive policy path. It contrasts leadership stances, notes public opinion shifts, and previews cross-pressures shaping Australia’s political future. The column deems the Trades Hall Labor camp at fault for their stance and calls for clear national governance while noting Christmas and local notices.
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Amt
Hughes
Messrs
Ryan
Theodore
Halo
Necleas
Janccens
William Irvine
Canada
Australia
Malance
Trades Hall
Labor
Billy” Hughes
Northern Herald notes on pre G intrell and racecourse Cap Day
The Herald lists names linked to the Pre G intrell and Mackay, with railway Boonmoo station, Innisfail trips, and Melbourne Cap Tyre Census. It highlights Cap Day at Flemington racecourse and cites 1917 tyre census results, naming many employees and locales including Italy Peac, Hedel, and Red Cross Guild references.
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Northern Herald
Herald
the Soldiers’ Gazette
G. Intrell
Mackay
J.arcus
Rs. L. Wearmouth
Stannary Hine
M. Mulvaney
Cairns
Melbourne
Australia
Flemington Racecourse
Italy
CSR
Co Hombieion Min Employees Co
Ital
Tad
Eaployen
H. Svendsen
H. Cen
Cc Drown
Gel- Brea
de iArther le Taylor
Ss A's
A. Villiers
Franklin and Olsen
Conn Hotel
H. Oy Mersland
Loveced
Ho Harris
Red Cross Guild
Reed Tales & Co. Showrooms Close in Shields Street
Reed Tales & Co. showrooms in Shields Street adjoining Hides Het will close until further notice for stock sale. Mr. Evans remains in store to take orders for tailored garments and catalogues. Miss Cohen will assist ladies orders. Orders may be delivered at the sample room No 255 during Evans' Brisbane absence.
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Ree Tales & Co
Shields Street
Trinity M U L O O F Lodge Elects Officers at Half Year Meeting
The Trinity M U L O O F Lodge held its half yearly meeting, with a small turnout and visitors from Loyal Edmonton Lodge. Officers were elected for the next term including Noble Grand Vice Grand and Master, with Past Noble Grands assisting. Several members spoke on duties, and charity and refreshments followed the close.
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Trinity M.u.lo.o.f
Edmonton
H.guelmre
C. R. Toma
M. W. Seaton
P.G
F. C. Hodel
G. W. Terris
P. Allan
Grands Bros
W. Garrett
W. Croweh
Bro
Allan
Terris
Searle
Charters Towers On Ease
Premier's House Incident Shocks Longford at Night
A disturbance is reported in Longford with damage noted at the Premier Mr Lee's residence. Early morning hours clues point to shattered panes and a possible break in. Local authorities investigate the night incident with few details released.
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Launceston
Longford
Lee
Anticipated election drive amid anti conscription unrest
Melbourne reports Trickcings events among anti conscriptionists at Trades Hall with speculation over a general election. Several union officers expect a forthcoming campaign to maintain interest among supporters. Sydney and other capitals report varied yes and no tallies in regional referendums, amid fragmented counts and regional updates.
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Melbourne
Queensland Premier weighs referendum impact on election timing
In Queensland the Premier and cabinet face a no majority on conscription and contemplate an immediate appeal to electors if Parliament offers a measure. Finance and party aides express reluctance about going before their masters while the premier says the referendum poll won’t fix election dates. He cites reliance on the cool, calm judgment of the people and notes messages to Australian troops abroad, extending Christmas and New Year greetings and urging Allied victory while awaiting the boys’ return.
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Phiseane
Queensland
Ryan
London
Australia
Europe
England
France
Italy
Egypt
Palestine
Kaban
Empire
Britain
Frange
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AE Abel
Cesoms Shipping Commission
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Howard Smith Chambers
Corona
Underwood
J. Boden
MLA
Auditors
Howard Switch Chambers
Gramophone Records
EL Pottard
Abbott Street
Harris
Victoria House
Lake
Hyde
David Martin Hyde
Dillon
Thonas Dillon
Stanmarty Hills Hospital
Ecg
Moriala
Wel
Passenaere Mesdames
Gurney
Carpenter
Mob
Harding
Keogh
Watson
Wasler
Perry
Liam
Campbell
Fergnson
Hendle
McIntyre
Mann
Wefant
Hudter
Infamt
Fitzgerald
Raokin
Turner
Hawkey
Marger
J. Elliott
R. Craig
Cal Supply
Gece, Cole
Gree W. H. Green, Ltd
Cemanista
Calrnma
Darty
West Court House
Hosel
Monethsfairer
Ae “Heron
the Post
Nest Inn
Post
Chress Greetings
Admiralty Island
A. T. Anderson's
Sheridan Street
Amy
Nevitt and Boden
Waddell
Babinda
Royal Insurance and Water Breeds
C. F. McMahon
The
Naval College
Jervis Bay
J. T. McMahon
Malanda
Sydney
Collins
Lake Street
Post and Telegraph
Money Order Office
Commonwealth Savings Bank
I Stacey
Asbott-Street
Caled District
Cairns Masonic
Green
Abbott-street
Amper
Bale
J. Draper, Ltd
Rockhampton
W. J. Christiansen
Chatham Hospital
Wildsott
Radmore
Ieff Cairns
Innisfail
Malay Creek
E. Collins
Cairns Pictures Limited
Yukon
Whittick's
J. Dan. Babinda
Edmonton Aloomba
Mantaka
Kuranda
Freshw
Ardanvale
Avk
McDonald'’s
Wright's
Ryck
Sverosp
Wales
Nsw
Nogon
Perth
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Hobart
Tasmania
Vesantag
Nogatas
Brisbane
Brishame
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